PM to hold press conference at 6 pm amid speculation of state of emergency

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat will hold a press conference at 6 pm amid speculation that he would declare the state of emergency, a source said.

-- The Nation 2008-11-27

This guy either needs to show he's in control of the country and take it back, or give it up completely. I am totally against PAD, but right now the PM seems totally useless. And I mean no disrespect, but he's not doing anything.

Yes, Somchai needs to replace the military, the police, a few other institutions, elite Bangkokians and Southerners with some generally friendlier and polite folks. Where will he get the roughly 4 million to replace them?

This guy either needs to show he's in control of the country and take it back, or give it up completely. I am totally against PAD, but right now the PM seems totally useless. And I mean no disrespect, but he's not doing anything.

You're wrong : Somchai does many things. For instance he travelled in Peru, to see the llamas. Some people say that he even tried to learn their language (llamas).

6pm has come and gone. No announcement or anything on TV.

The Nation, November 27, 2008 : Last updated 05:59 pm

Somchai to declare state of emergency at Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi

Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat will declare state of emergency specifically for the Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi International airports to empower police to break the demonstrations, a source said.

The prime minister would not use military forces to deal with the protesters but would use police.

The source said forces from the Metropolitan Police Bureau would be deployed to crack down on protesters at the Don Mueang airport and police from the Provincial Bureau 1 would be used to deal with protesters at the Suvarnabhumi.

The Nation

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Should this take place ?????????

Let us hope the army are in a position to police the police and what could really turn nasty should they be left to deal with the situation unchallenged / without additional controls.

marshbags

Edited November 27, 200817 yr by marshbags

6pm has come and gone. No announcement or anything on TV.

The llamas are not ready. I mean the actors... I mean the "Prime Minister".

At his age and under great stress, you need a lot of makeup....

Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat will declare state of emergency specifically for the Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi International airports to empower police to break the demonstrations, a source said.

A good move, but sadly extremely late. The PM cannot wait for 3 days to declare a state of emergency when the international airport is seized. It needs to happen the same minute the airport is seized.

Somchai to declare state of emergency at Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi

Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat will declare state of emergency specifically for the Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi International airports to empower police to break the demonstrations, a source said.

The prime minister would not use military forces to deal with the protesters but would use police.

The source said forces from the Metropolitan Police Bureau would be deployed to crack down on protesters at the Don Mueang airport and police from the Provincial Bureau 1 would be used to deal with protesters at the Suvarnabhumi.

-- The Nation 2008-11-27

Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat will declare state of emergency specifically for the Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi International airports to empower police to break the demonstrations, a source said.

stupid move, if you gonna do it do it on the first day, do it now fighting will break out, more reason for military to step in...coup time

The PM cannot wait for 3 days to declare a state of emergency when the international airport is seized. It needs to happen the same minute the airport is seized.

Couldn't agree more. Any military operation / invasion / task force what is the first thing they move to control AIRPORTS! you control the airports you cripple the country straight away. As demonstrated here.

PAD done it right and achieved what they wanted very quickly.

Update:

Suvarnabhumi Airport remains closed until Nov 29

Suvarnabhumi Airport will remain closed until 6pm of November 29, according to Airports of Thailand Acting President Serirat Prasutanond.

Serirat also added that Don Mueang Airport would be shut down until 6pm of Friday, November 28.

He said on Thursday that he has sought an injuction for the court's protection of Don Mueang Airport.

-- The Nation 2008-11-27

A good move, but sadly extremely late. The PM cannot wait for 3 days to declare a state of emergency when the international airport is seized. It needs to happen the same minute the airport is seized.

A totally stupid move.

-1 too late

-2 too located. Because the PAD could move the protests somewhere else in Bangkok.

-3 last but not least, it's a joke : they don't need a state of emergency in order to protect a freaking airport !

I mean, it's surreal.

Chalerm confirms state of emergency to be announced over 2 airports

BANGKOK: -- Public Health Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung confirmed that the Cabinet resolved to declare state of emergency over the Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.

Speaking to reporters via a teleconference at 5:50 pm that the government would declare state of emergency for Suvarnahbumi and Don Mueang airports and would assign police to handle the situation.

He said the Metropolitan Police chief would be in charge of situation at the Don Mueang and the commissioner of the Provincial Police Bureau 1 at the Suvarnabhumi.

-- The Nation 2008-11-27

Update:

Suvarnabhumi Airport remains closed until Nov 29

Suvarnabhumi Airport will remain closed until 6pm of November 29, according to Airports of Thailand Acting President Serirat Prasutanond.

Serirat also added that Don Mueang Airport would be shut down until 6pm of Friday, November 28.

He said on Thursday that he has sought an injuction for the court's protection of Don Mueang Airport.

-- The Nation 2008-11-27

Bugger.

Due to fly back to thailand on friday, arriving saturday. guess its not going to happen now...

Edited November 27, 200817 yr by fft100

"But if the negotiations fail, let's keep our fingers crossed," Chalerm said.

"I want the negotiations to be successful because I don't want to see bloodshed."

http://nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/r...newsid=30089587

Given who's been doing a lot of speaking lately, I hope the military does step in fast. This guy has zero credibility.

I hope the tourists stranded there have time to leave before the bloodbath.

Well, Sondhi gets his wish, more violence. I'm sure he's being whisked away, so he can watch the slaughter in safety.

Let's pray for a peaceful resolution.

Sky news now reporting that the state of emergency has been declared.

BREAKING NEWS:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/State-Emerge...ed-t225561.html